Responding to the Department for Transport's announcement that almost 7,000 miles of road have been resurfaced in the last year, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and External Communications Nicholas Lyes said: “It’s encouraging that we’re seeing a shift towards preventative rather than just reactive road maintenance. Every mile of resurfaced road means that drivers and motorcyclists can focus more
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and External Communications Nicholas Lyes said: “It is welcome to see new protections put in place for drivers through a single code of practice; however, we would have liked to see a single appeals system and action against debt recovery organisations as part of the package. Ultimately, we need to get to a place where parking on private land is a seamless, straigh
Small fleet operators could be up to £800 worse off if duty rise isn't cancelled
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest road safety charity, has joined calls for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to postpone planned rises to fuel duty in a bid to alleviate pressure on business fleets.
From 1 January 2027, the Government is set to gradually reverse the temporary 5p-per-litre fuel duty cut first intr
Medically unfit driving endorsements have surged by more than 300% in four years, with the biggest increases among working-age drivers.
Ahead of the planned introduction of graduated driver licensing in Northern Ireland, IAM RoadSmart Road Safety Manager Bruce Steele said: “The introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing in Northern Ireland represents an important step towards making our roads safer and, most importantly, preventing the loss of life. Every person killed or seriously injured on our roads is a tragedy for their famil
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and External Communications Nicholas Lyes said: “Aside from the emotional devastation caused by road collisions, the cost to Britain in terms of lost output, insurance, damage, and medical costs is estimated to be more than £50bn a year. We call on the Government to be ambitious as it implements its road safety strategy as these figures show why investment in measu
Annual awards recognise the dedication of more than 5,000 volunteers and 160 local groups across the UK
Awards took place at iconic Silverstone in the charity’s 70thanniversary year with F1 Champion Nigel Mansell CBE attending
A national network of volunteers came together on Friday 18th September as IAM RoadSmart held its annual awards ceremony that celebrates the dedication and achievements
31 times grand-prix winner takes a Mature Driver Review to test his road driving skills in UK
IAM RoadSmart calls for Government to increase support for older drivers wanting to stay safe behind the wheel
Former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell CBE has undertaken an IAM RoadSmart Mature Driver Review, while also backing calls for more support to help older motorists stay safe, co
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest road safety charity, has launched a professional accreditation programme designed to help organisations better understand and improve the way that they manage business driving risks.
Built around recognised industry best practice and aligned with the latest Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) work-related road safety framework, the IAM Roa
More than half of drivers (57%) support nighttime restrictions on newly qualified drivers carrying passengers of a similar age, according to new research
Young drivers and motorcyclists have benefited from fully funded driving and riding training, made possible through funds raised by IAM RoadSmart members and supporters.
It's the footwear of choice for beaches and barbecues, but new research reveals that over a third (35%) of motorists have also been behind the wheel this summer in flip-flops, sliders or open-back sandals - footwear road safety experts IAM RoadSmart say could potentially lead to the loss of control of a vehicle and road collisions.
